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BOSTON, March 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, just about everything is, or has the potential to be, a connected thing, and disruption has become the status quo. This does not come without a cost, however, as IoT device security has remained largely neglected as evidenced by many notable cyberattacks.

Slated for March 25 at the MIT Media Lab, the Connected Things 2019 Conference will gather speakers, panelists, attendees, and sponsors, including J.D. Power, Nutter, American Tower, Freewave, Very Possible, and the Canadian Technology Accelerator, to explore the forces contributing to disruptive IoT. The Conference will also feature early-stage IoT product companies demonstrating their disruptive technologies.

Joel Bagnal, CEO of Vericlave, and former Deputy Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Advisor, will deliver a Connected Things 2019 keynote address to discuss issues of device security and the proactive approach they practice at Vericlave, which changes the security paradigm from detection to prevention.

"It's become evident that connected things do come at a cost. As systems become more complex, security must follow suit. Joel has experienced disruption at a level most cannot understand," said Mark Thirman, Connected Things conference chair, "His expertise and views on securing critical infrastructure and networks is mandatory for enterprise executives and IoT innovators alike. We're thrilled to welcome him to the MIT Connected Things Conference."

About Vericlave:Vericlave is a cybersecurity technology and managed services company focused on preventing increasingly destructive and costly attacks on the critical assets of enterprise and government entities. Vericlave implements a zero-trust, stealth design provided by Blue Ridge Networks , that verifies access and conceals the network from unwanted and unknown actors. The solution is comprised of a unique combination of a hardware root of trust, key management algorithms and encryption of all communications starting with the first packet to create isolated and secure enclaves that may be integrated into any network architecture. For more information, visit www.vericlave.com.

About the Connected Things 2019 Conference: This annual conference is hosted by The MIT Enterprise Forum Cambridge. The Connected Things Conference brings together technology executives, emerging companies, investors, and sponsors who gather to hear industry experts discuss the state of the art and network with their peers. The MIT Enterprise Forum Cambridge facilitates critical one-on-one mentoring while providing team services that increase the skills and expertise necessary for entrepreneurs to succeed. For more information, please visit: http://connectedthings.mitforumcambridge.org

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